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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.06, 1,408.27 and 684.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.06, 1,408.27 and 684.85 is: 944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.06 : 1,408.27 = 684.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.06/1,408.27 = 684.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.06x = 1,408.27 × 684.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.06x = 964,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,453.71/1,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.56

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